Fatherhood

Fatherhood

A Poem by Tate Morgan
"

Therein lies the conundrum which we know our hearts to command Now it will be for us to see how well the ship of life be manned

"

Son Tate and Daughter Aris

A special gift lies on the wind

for each man who dares the blunder

Then rolls the dice to pay the price

to both touch and feel this wonder


 

As then one finds the reason why

that has thus far been so hidden

Endless the loads that walk life’s roads

with the fear that was unbidden


 

Therein lies the conundrum

which we know our hearts to command

Now it will be for us to see

how well the ship of life be manned


 

Our lives have no greater calling

then to comfort a poor child’s tears

Truth shows clearer through the mirror

for he who shares these hopes and fears


 

But oh the sounds of fatherhood

how narre they touch to the heart

Laughter and tears pour from the years

for each of us who play his part


 






© 2022 Tate Morgan


Author's Note

Tate Morgan
Life doesn't reveal the secrets of the heart until you look in the eyes of your own child!
One thing I can say about children is that no one can take them from you. If you raise them in love they will be the things of beauty by which you judge yourself and find you're not wanting. Happy Fathers Day all!

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I have yet to experience this wonderful wonder; but I see how my brother stands stead for his family. The worries he is starting to show around his eyes as his two girls grow, and his son is growing in his wives belly. For he knows it is up to him to raise these children; he works so hard to give them it all, from working from light till dark, to playing with dolls. He is a wonderful father! I then look in my father's eyes as he sees how my brother lives for his family, and I can see his pride shining through. I hope to someday feel this joy, like you said, "Our lives have no greater calling."

Fine Write my friend!
RLG,
Tommy


Posted 13 Years Ago


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What can I say that hasn't already been said.. The joys of fatherhood out weigh the sacrifices I have ever made. They are my world, my rock, my life.. Well done!

Posted 13 Years Ago


A very evocative and well-expressed poem. My version of Fatherhood would be somewhat shorter. Something like:
Tired.
Soooooooo tired.
But happy.

;)

Posted 13 Years Ago


I can tell you love your children! Poem gave me chills, it's beautiful!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Any fool can be a father but it takes a real man to be a dad.A man who is willing to put the welfare of his children before his desires.
You speak with a strong poetic voice Tate

Posted 13 Years Ago


another great poem from you of course :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


Tate, very nice life lesson. How true. This one hums and rhymes straight through!

Posted 13 Years Ago


beautiful and so, so true. All good parents know that they knew nothing before they had kids.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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i can't relate to this but you gave a brilliant insight into what it might be like. a very effective piece. well done.

Posted 13 Years Ago


You made me cry.Very well written and full of emotions.It was ray of hope for fathers to be acknowledged as usually we all credit mothers.I must say you have command over writing poetry.

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Tate Morgan
Tate Morgan

Marion , OH



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